Olivia Lozano
Versailles,France
Summary
Detail-oriented student with 5+ years in luxury retail management and health copywriting, transitioning into Cosmetic and Fragrance Science. Seeking a Summer 2026 internship in formulation or R&D. Experienced in HPLC analysis and foundational chemistry, focusing on plant-based surfactants and sustainable ingredients to drive innovation in fragrance and cosmetics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
Aesop
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Team Leadership & Development: Led, mentored, and motivated a high-performing team to elevate product interaction, delivering exceptional and innovative customer experiences that strengthened brand equity and long-term loyalty.
- Commercial Strategy & Performance: Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive key performance indicators (KPIs), consistently exceeding sales targets, and revenue objectives.
- Brand Integrity & Visual Merchandising: Served as the primary custodian of brand aesthetics, overseeing the seamless execution of complex visual installations and merchandising for new global campaigns.
Copywriter
The Plug
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 2024
- Brand Identity & Governance: Engineered the foundational brand voice and universal copy guide, establishing the 'The Plug' writing style to ensure cross-platform consistency and narrative cohesion.
- Creative Strategy & Mentorship: Partnered with the Creative Director to architect content calendars, and led the onboarding and training of incoming interns, demonstrating early leadership and project management skills.
- Multi-Channel Content Creation: Authored a high volume of high-stakes copy, including PR articles for product launches, engaging social media campaigns, and technical, long-form educational content.
Marketing Intern
Aiden & Coco
San Francisco, California
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Content Strategy & Brand Storytelling: Managed the skin care brand’s Instagram presence, crafting engaging captions and authoring long-form blog content to drive community engagement and define the brand’s digital narrative.
- Visual Continuity & Editorial Planning: Upheld the brand’s visual identity through rigorous aesthetic standards and the development of a comprehensive content calendar to streamline posting workflows.
- Strategic Outreach & Partnerships: Facilitated brand and influencer collaborations by drafting high-impact professional communications, expanding the brand's network and market visibility.
Journalist
Richmond Pulse
Richmond, CA
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Editorial Strategy & Storytelling: Leveraged professional writing expertise to craft compelling narratives that bridged local community needs with broader national health and political trends, driving engagement and public awareness.
- Content Innovation & Sustainability: Concepted and pitched high-impact story ideas centered on sustainability, nutrition, and holistic health, aligning content with emerging consumer interests and environmental ethics.
- Distinguished Achievement: Selected as the second-ever reporter to be awarded the UC Berkeley School of Journalism Richmond Fellowship, recognizing excellence in investigative reporting and community journalism.
Education
MSc in European Fragrance & Cosmetics -
ISIPCA
Paris12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
California Polytechnic University, SLO
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2021
Skills
Technical & Scientific Skills
- Formulation & R&D
- Analytical Chemistry
- Sensory Analysis
- Regulatory Knowledge
Brand & Business Management
- Retail Leadership
- Brand Integrity & Visual Merchandising
- Strategic Marketing
- Relationship management
Communication and Content Creation
- Professional Writing
- Brand Voice Engineering
- Digital Strategy
- Journalistic Research
Certification
Nutrition Certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
German
Limited
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Copywriter
The Plug
09.2022 - 2024
Journalist
Richmond Pulse
01.2022 - 10.2024
Store Manager
Aesop
10.2020 - 11.2020
Marketing Intern
Aiden & Coco
07.2020 - 10.2020
MSc in European Fragrance & Cosmetics -
ISIPCA
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
California Polytechnic University, SLO